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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1966
Page
3
Saturday weather figures show highs and lows across multiple cities with precipitation totals. April and May normals noted along with year to date values. Obituaries list deaths and funeral services for several Iowa towns including Anamosa Blairstown Decorah Hawkeye Marion Iowa City and Monticello with service times and burial details.
Cedar Rapids Jaycees won the Americanism award at the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Sioux City Saturday night. The Des Moines club earned five awards for various categories and the West Union Jaycees took the Giessenbier overall excellence award. Ama na, Davenport, Council Bluffs, Keokuk, and Oelwein received recognitions for specific programs and work.
The 104th annual Iowa Dental Association convention opens in Des Moines with more than 1,000 Iowa dentists expected to attend a three day meeting. Dr. Harry R. Carney of Clarinda will be installed as president succeeding Dr A M Oosterhuis of Fort Dodge. Honorees include Dr Earle S Smith 82 for over 40 years with University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Dr George S Easton dean of the Iowa college of dentistry, and Dr Charles H Henshaw director of the division of dental hygiene Iowa State Department of Health.
Hanoi's Vietnamese news agency cited four American pilots captured after downed aircraft. The list includes Lt. Col. Robinson Risner of the US Air Force at Korat Thailand and four others from USS Enterprise and US air bases, with capture dates in Thanh Hoa Ha Tinh Vinh Phuc provinces.
Damascus AP reports an army spokesman says two Israeli soldiers were killed and two wounded in a one hour clash on the Syrian Israeli frontier Friday.
Deaths include John Magnuson 78 of Cedar Rapids died after a long illness in a local nursing home. He was married to Mary Welch in 1947 and worked 45 years at Wilson's before retiring. Surviving spouse, daughter, son, step-daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial Oak Hill with memorial service at Turner's. Anna Hynek 80 widow of John W. Hynek died after a long illness. Surviving daughters and son, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services Brush Chapel and burial Czech National. Sara P. McFadden widow of William J. McFadden died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday. funeral arrangements pending at Turner's.
Memorial services are set for Clyde Calvin Turner at 1 30 Monday conducted by Rev A J Stokes. Burial for George Harold Turner is at Cedar Memorial on Monday with Rev Paul W Somerville officiating.
Moscow reports Marshal Rodion Malinovsky, Soviet defense minister, denouncing what he calls bandit actions by the United States in Southeast Asia in an official order of the day.
Five Linn county men were drafted in April and sent to the army. Names include Joseph J. Thompson, Richard D. Emig, William M. Holub, Donald J. Dighton, and John M. Widmer. Nine men enlisted in the air force and are stationed at Lackland for training. Enlistees include Richard A. Ashbacher, Frank W. Ohlson, Michael A. Zimmerman, William G. Ellison, Jerry L. Krier, Lyle C. Musel, Lynn A. Schulte, Richard E. Wetzel, and James R. Whittemore. James M. Adams enlisted in the Marines. Two airmen reported home on leave, Stephen D. Willis and Richard Tomanka. Navy petty officer third class builder Charles A. Long, stationed with the Seabees in Da Nang, Vietnam, was promoted.
Howard Pyle president of the National Safety Council will be principal speaker for the 13th annual meeting of the Industrial Safety Assn of Iowa May 12 at the Town House. His address The Past Is Prologue will be delivered at 9 05 a m prior to the annual business meeting. Pyle a former White House aide and governor of Arizona now chairs the advisory council to the Presidents Committee for Traffic Safety. Thirty five Iowa industries will receive recognition awards for effective control of work related injuries.
Governor's aide Lemon outlines pay-as-you-go plan and possible seizure of remaining fines if parental con pro miss is breached. Reports say Amish proposals to quit school early were rumours while teachers note co operation and objections to the Pledge and modern German instruction.
A brief notice indicates confidential women dramas scheduled at 1:00 PM CDT on weekdays Monday through Friday on Channel 9. The readable text specifies time and channel with an emphasis on a women focused program block.
Mike Wilson of Iowa City High School was elected president of the East Central Student Council Conference at Regis High School Cedar Rapids. Outgoing president George Robb of Washington High School presided. Other officers include Tim Schimberg vice president Karla Mortensen secretary and Karla Anderson treasurer. About 200 students from 15 schools attended.
Des Moines AP State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg reports banker reaction to moving 33.7 million idle state dollars from Iowa banks for higher yields. Some praise the move citing state money benefits, while others warn it may hurt local commerce and industrial growth.
Five persons were reported missing after a car plunged into the flooded Trinity River Saturday night. Rescue crews searched the area as authorities investigated the incident and warned of dangerous flood conditions.
A barn on Mrs. Lyle Moore’s farm two miles west of Columbus Junction was destroyed by fire Saturday. Rural fire units could not save the structure. A neighbor discovered the blaze. Hay and feed were destroyed. no livestock died. Cause of the fire is unknown.
Four members of the Cain family were injured in an auto accident at K avenue and Fifth street NW at 2 15 p m Saturday All were treated and released at Mercy hospital Injured were Dale F Cain 1123 Fourth street NW his wife and two sons Jeffrey 3 and James 1 Police are investigating Welcher head injury from tennis fall at Prairie high school also treated at Mercy hospital
State department officers and leaders of local barracks 695 met in Cedar Rapids to outline the state convention on June 25 at the Roosevelt hotel. They expect nearly 1,000 veterans and auxiliary members. convention director is Tom Moore of Lisbon with Walter Morris as local chairman.
Seven year old James Doolin son of Mr and Mrs James N Doolin 1126 C street SW injured Saturday afternoon after falling from playground equipment at Tyler school admitted for observation at Mercy hospital. Two others injured in car crash at First avenue and Tenth street SE treated and discharged from Mercy hospital Clarence J Christianson 57 of 851 Twelfth street NE and Mrs Richard A Schulte 41 of Marengo.
Two men were injured in a two car collision on highway 149 in Fairfax about 8 p m Saturday. Anthony Fetter 38 of Walford and Donald Sanders 40 of Fairfax Route 1 were taken to Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids with chest injuries. Fetter stable Sanders fair. Sanders faces Iowa highway patrol charges for drunken driving driving while suspended and failure to yield the roadway.
Police could not confirm a fireworks incident after a Saturday night report of youngsters firing firecrackers in the Forest drive Mount Vernon road SE area. Residents noted it seemed like illegal fireworks as Independence Day approached.
Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Co. published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Night edition six issues monthly 25 year. afternoon editions and Sunday seven issues monthly 1.35 year 14. State and U S territories 23.40 yearly. No mail subscriptions in towns with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
A fragmentary OCR page shows memorial wishes for Eleanor Booth Hunting and Mrs R D Hunting, along with other dedications from families including Collins Andrews Winkrantz Chrisman Tupy Sidmore Brown Miller Weland and Vechten Guild. Amounts of 16.00 10.00 and 5.00 appear as contributions.
University of Iowa sociologist Dr. J Richard Wilmeth told delegates at the Iowa Conference on Christianity and Higher Education in Cedar Rapids that colleges and universities are becoming key societal centers. He challenged critics who say campus ministry fails and urged churches to sharpen purpose to avoid superficiality. Delegates elected Dr. Miller of Drake as chairman and Rev. Simpson as vice-president, with staff appointments to follow.
John Miller of Marion told sheriff's deputies that his vehicle was damaged while parked on Whittier road. The exterior mirrors and headlights were damaged and the registration certificate torn. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Walter Daniel Heckman 69 of Franklin Grove Illinois died suddenly Friday He was a past drill sergeant for the VFW post at Dixon Illinois Survivors include daughter Mrs Charles Greer and sister Mrs Henry Moore both of Cedar Rapids Services set for Monday at 3 PM in the Presbyterian Church Franklin Grove Friends may call at Preston Funeral Home Dixon after 2 PM Sunday
Cedar Rapids police held 19 year old Carl R. Winchell at Clark Super 100 station on tentative embezzlement by agent charges. Authorities say he took 109.46 dollars in cash and checks from his employer and returned all but a small portion.
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